President Barack Obama urged congressional leaders to resolve a dispute over aviation funding that has idled tens of thousands of U.S. workers, but lawmakers appeared to harden their stances in a fight over subsidies for rural air service and union rules. The standoff between House Republicans and Senate Democratic leaders has closed parts of the Federal Aviation Administration since July 23, cost the government more than $300 million in airline-ticket tax revenue, and idled tens of thousands of workers on FAA-financed airport construction projects. WSJ’s Josh Mitchell explains what could be the next debt-ceilingesque battle. Download MP3

When a peacefully sleeping infant grows into a wailing, flailing toddler, it can quickly put the kibosh on dining out. In response cafés and shops are cooking up healthy, gummable dishes, hoping that serving the tiniest diners will turn their parents into loyal customers. WSJ’s Alina Dizik discusses the new trend. Download MP3

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Wake up with America’s first news – The Wall Street Journal This Morning. Host Gordon Deal and news anchor Gina Cervetti go beyond the headlines with the day’s first look at news and business news from the U.S. and around the world; bringing a lively blend of intelligent information, humor, and expert analysis to morning radio.

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Gordon Deal Before taking the helm at The Wall Street Journal This Morning in November 2005, Gordon was well-known to New York City radio listeners, having worked at both WINS-AM and WCBS-AM where he honed his writing skills and developed his distinctive on-air reporting style. He also served as New York City bureau chief for Metro Networks where his reports aired on WOR-AM and WABC-AM.

Gina Cervetti has an extensive radio news anchoring and reporting background including several years at Boston NPR affiliate WBUR-FM where she anchored the local production of "All Things Considered" and "Here and Now." Gina is an Associated Press Award-winning broadcaster, whose reports have been heard all over New England, including WRKO Boston and WTAG Worcester. She graduated from Boston University.

Mike Gavin oversees the production of the show which includes coordinating segments with WSJ reporters, editors, and outside newsmakers. He also oversees the sound and content of the show including all music and sound elements. Mike had spent a decade in radio programming and production before finding a home at WSJ Radio in 2007. He lives at the Jersey Shore with his wife and son.